Programs for Grade Nine to Eleven
Grade Nine
Stepping into Conservation
Geography of Canada: Human Environment Interactions
Half day program: Students will discover their ecological footprints
and current conservation issues affecting our ecosystems and
people today. Students will take part in an outdoor area game
where they will discover how ecological footprints affect people,
our country, and the world. Themed debates will focus students on
real situations applying their knowledge through presentation.
Tracking the footprints of humans will allow participants to
understand the value of conservation.
Full day program: A guided walk around the marsh will focus on
Aboriginal traditions and how Aboriginal peoples would have
utilized the area to promote sustainable living. Through these
lessons, and other interactive activities, students will understand the
value of conservation and the importance of reducing our
ecological footprint.
Healthy History
Health and Physical Education
Heritage and Citizenship: Aboriginal Peoples and European Explorers
Half day program: Students will be introduced to the differences in
diet between the Native Canadians, European Voyageurs, and
diets of today. Through exploring the marsh and forest plants
students will get an up close look at some of the edible wilds of the
area, and how the Wendat and French missionaries helped each
other to survive. An interactive game stressing the “Food as Fuel”
concept is played. Students will be equipped with pedometers
allowing them to track their steps in attempt to reach our activity
level goals.
Lessons from the Creators
Social Studies, History, Heritage and Citizenship, First Nations People & European Explorers, New France, Development of the Western World, Native studies, Expressing Aboriginal Cultures
Full day Program: This is an exciting opportunity for students to
visit both Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre and Martyr's Shrine.
Students will travel through the ages investigating the history of the
Canadian Martyr's and the systems of beliefs (the faith) they
brought to the Native Peoples of the Georgian Bay area. Through
telling the creation stories of the Wendat and Jesuit missionaries,
students will understand how perception influences culture and how
this history shaped Canada. Students will investigate the
characteristics of Canada's Native Peoples by studying how they
survived on these lands, their relationship with the environment,
attitudes towards European explorers, and the potential for conflict.
Through interactive games, participants will be challenged to
understand the economic and religious reasons for French
settlement, explore cultural differences, the concept of cultural
influence, and investigate the bias associated with history.
*Optional: Canoeing can be included in this program
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Grade Ten
What is a Wetland for?
Science: Biology
Half day program: Students will investigate different types of wetlands
and understand the importance of the marsh as an ecosystem. The
wetland study will involve hands-on water quality analysis and the
requirements of species depending on the marsh environment for one
or more aspects of their lives. Dip netting allows students to assess
plants and aquatic invertebrates as indicators of environmental health.
Full day program: In addition to the half day program, students will
explore the marsh with a naturalist, gaining an understanding of the
characteristics, importance and problems facing wetlands today.
Interactive activities are designed to demonstrate the importance of a
marsh as a water filter, sponge, and a habitat.
Lessons from the Creators
Social Studies, History, Heritage and Citizenship, First Nations People & European Explorers, New France, Development of the Western World, Native studies, Expressing Aboriginal Cultures
Full day Program: This is an exciting opportunity for students to
visit both Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre and Martyr's Shrine.
Students will travel through the ages investigating the history of the
Canadian Martyr's and the systems of beliefs (the faith) they
brought to the Native Peoples of the Georgian Bay area. Through
telling the creation stories of the Wendat and Jesuit missionaries,
students will understand how perception influences culture and how
this history shaped Canada. Students will investigate the
characteristics of Canada's Native Peoples by studying how they
survived on these lands, their relationship with the environment,
attitudes towards European explorers, and the potential for conflict.
Through interactive games, participants will be challenged to
understand the economic and religious reasons for French
settlement, explore cultural differences, the concept of cultural
influence, and investigate the bias associated with history.
Can We Change Climate Change?
Biology: Ecosystems and Human Activity, Earth and
Space Science: Weather Systems
Half day program: Students will investigate the importance of the
conservation of energy in relation to the wise use of renewable and nonrenewable
energy sources. Beginning with the Wye Marsh Solar Panel,
students will investigate how energy can be harnessed, the impact of
sustainable energy on the future and the green house effect/global
warming. Students will take part in a resource management game. This
scientific study will include the building a hand held anemometer
investigating wind turbine efficiencies verses energy product at varying
heights.
Full day program: In addition to the half day program, students will
investigate modern changes in weather conditions and the relationship with
sustainable energy. By investigating the Wye Marsh sustainable energy
plan and Wind Turbine station, students will gain a local perspective on the
issues surrounding wind energy. By creating a modern sustainability plan
during a resource planning activity, participants will investigate new
technology and long term sustainability. Focus will be placed on climate
change. Students will finish the day by formulating scientific questions
about ecological issues and debating the different views in sustainable
energy.
*The first 30 classes to book a sustainable energy program will take home
a Pico Turbine Windmill Kit to build in the classroom free!
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Grade Eleven
Our Falling Forests
Science: Biology: Understanding Plants, Growth and
Function
Half day program: Students will investigate the structure and
function of the parts of plants through hands on activities
measuring and quantifying the trees of Ontario. Through
mensuration and dendrology, students will examine what a tree
needs to thrive. By developing and carrying out an experiment
testing soil properties, participants will investigate the nutrients
required for the proper development of plants.
Full day program: In addition to the half day program, students will
demonstrate knowledge of tree structure by identifying and
classifying the trees of Ontario during an interactive activity called
“The Great Tree Challenge”. A mock trial will allow students to
investigate the role of trees in a modern world and the
environmental significance of chemical substances in everyday use.
Lessons from the Creators
Social Studies, History, Heritage and Citizenship, First Nations People & European Explorers, New France, Development of the Western World, Native studies, Expressing Aboriginal Cultures
Full day Program: This is an exciting opportunity for students to
visit both Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre and Martyr's Shrine.
Students will travel through the ages investigating the history of the
Canadian Martyr's and the systems of beliefs (the faith) they
brought to the Native Peoples of the Georgian Bay area. Through
telling the creation stories of the Wendat and Jesuit missionaries,
students will understand how perception influences culture and how
this history shaped Canada. Students will investigate the
characteristics of Canada's Native Peoples by studying how they
survived on these lands, their relationship with the environment,
attitudes towards European explorers, and the potential for conflict.
Through interactive games, participants will be challenged to
understand the economic and religious reasons for French
settlement, explore cultural differences, the concept of cultural
influence, and investigate the bias associated with history.
Additional Half-day Programs and Reservation Information
